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William H. Donaldson

William Donaldson is a member of President Obama's Economic Advisory Panel.

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William H. Donaldson Biography

As one of the members of President Obama's high-profile Economic Recovery Advisory Board, and with his experience as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, which is perhaps the most important rule-making authority for U.S. financial markets, William Donaldson is one of the most sought after speakers regarding the current state of the economy and prospects for the road to recovery.

William H. Donaldson became the 27th Chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission in 2003. As Chairman, Mr. Donaldson oversaw the regulation of US securities markets, ensured compliance with and enforcement of securities laws and, through corporate governance mandates, sought to ensure the protection of investors' interests. He is currently Chairman of Donaldson Enterprises, a private investment firm.

Under his leadership, the SEC focused on restoring investor confidence through targeted policy reforms including an enhanced focus on corporate governance and ethics, internal management reforms aimed at increasing the agency's ability to anticipate challenges in the securities and financial markets, and improved disclosure of financial information to better prepare investors to make sound investment decisions appropriate for themselves and their families. The agency's response to the challenges facing the financial markets during Mr. Donaldson's tenure marked the greatest period of activity during the agency's most historic era since its creation in 1934.

Mr. Donaldson arrived at the Commission with more than 40 years of experience working at the highest levels of business, government and academia. He served as Chairman and CEO of the investment banking firm Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette (DLJ) which he co-founded; Chairman and CEO of the New York Stock Exchange; and Chairman, President and CEO of Aetna. He was named National Businessman of the Year by the Associated Press in 1970.

Mr. Donaldson helped found the Yale University School of Management, serving as the graduate school's first dean and professor of management studies. His government service spans five presidential administrations and includes serving as Under Secretary of State to then Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, and Counsel and Special Adviser to Vice President Nelson Rockefeller.

He has been a director of fourteen publicly held corporations and a number of privately held businesses.

He has served as Chairman of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and on the boards of numerous philanthropic, arts and educational institutions, among them The Ford Foundation, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, The Aspen Institute, The Marine Corps University Foundation and Yale University. He has received a number of honorary degrees and awards.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/10/2024.

William H. Donaldson Speaking Topics

  • SEC Reforms

    Mr. Donaldson reflects on the actions of the SEC while he served as Chairman during the agency's most historic era since its creation in 1934. He talks about the Commission's response to the corporate scandals that eroded investor confidence and the political and corporate efforts that sought to dilute the SEC's reforms.

  • Entrepreneurial Leadership

    In this speech, Mr. Donaldson outlines a conceptual and practical approach to managerial leadership, defining the power of a "leader/ entrepreneur" vs. a "manager/administrator."

  • Corporate Governance

    Bringing his extensive experience in the securities and financial services industries, William Donaldson speaks about the demands for sound corporate governance and ethical leadership in an increasingly complex corporate and regulatory environment.

  • The Economy, Regulation and the Road Ahead

    Widely considered to have been an aggressive advocate for reform and regulation during his tenure as chairman of the SEC, William Donaldson continues to be a strong voice for regulatory overhaul in the financial markets. Mr. Donaldson's experience not only provides unique insight into the current economic crisis, but into the challenges the U.S. faces as it works to stabilize the economy, including the Wall Street bailout package and the regulation of derivatives and credit default swaps, and what the months ahead will bring to bear for the U.S. and abroad.

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William H. Donaldson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as SEC Reforms, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Corporate Governance and The Economy, Regulation and the Road Ahead. The estimated speaking fee range to book William H. Donaldson for your event is available upon request. William H. Donaldson generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Vicente Fox, Robert E. Rubin, Stephen Roach, Mark Zandi and Charles Rossotti. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling William H. Donaldson for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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